Step 4, manager review, of the annual performance evaluation cycle for non-teaching employees has started and is due February 29. Managers of non-teaching employees can now login to myPerformance, provide summary comments about their employee’s job performance and accomplishments for the year, rate their employee in each competency, and then meet with their employee to deliver their annual performance review.

Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2023-24 are now accessible to managers to complete the manager review step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle. Managers, go to myPerformance to access and complete performance evaluations for your non-teaching employees which are due by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 29.

Follow these steps to complete your evaluations for the 2023-24 review period which began March 1, 2023 and end Feb. 29:

  • Provide summary comments for expectations, competencies and goals.
  • Select rating for all competencies.
  • Progress through each page of the evaluation and select “save” then “submit” on the final summary page for the evaluation.
  • Meet with your employee(s) to review their evaluation and provide them with a copy.

Helpful hints:

  • Managers have unlimited access to update and edit performance evaluations throughout the month of February.
  • Evaluations must be saved and submitted to progress to the employee signature step on March 1. Employees will not have access to their evaluation if the manager has not submitted their review.
  • Managers can add co-planners during this step. A co-planner is someone who has managed a portion of the employee’s work assignment during the evaluation period.
  • To find in-progress or past evaluations in myPerformance, check the small box “Show completed and expired tasks” then click “search.”

NOTE: End of year performance review conversations are also a great time to set expectations and goals for the new review period. The 2024-25 evaluations are now accessible to managers in myPerformance so you can discuss both the current end-of-review (2023-24 Manager Review) and the upcoming begin-of-review (2024-25 Planning) at the same time, if desired.

For more information (including myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources) go to the myPerformance webpage (wichita.edu/myPerformance).

The University Police Department is offering active threat and medical training from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

This training is open to anyone who wishes to attend at no charge. It is comprised of a PowerPoint lecture and a hands-on skill lab.

Now Hiring | Project and Office Coordinator | Learn More About the Position: jobs.wichita.edu/postings/31713

The College of Engineering is hiring a project and office coordinator for its Office of the Dean. The role includes project-related tasks, such as coordinating and managing specified events, and administrative-related tasks, such as coordinating and scheduling arrangements for meetings and conferences. The new project and office coordinator will also oversee office supplies, office maintenance and several front desk student assistants.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have at least 60 hours of related college coursework, although a bachelor’s degree is preferred, and three years of relevant work experience.

For the Sunday, Feb. 11 Shocker men’s basketball game, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning at 8 a.m. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars by 8 a.m. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

BreAnn Gilkey

BreAnn Gilkey is an associate clinical professor, field practicum director and undergraduate coordinator in WSU’s School of Social Work. She says her experience as a Black woman lets her know it’s imperative that she shows up for all her students. Read more about BreAnn’s experience.

“Representation matters, and it helps to be a face out there that looks like some of the students that come through the social work program,” BreAnn said “However, I am here for all of my students.”

Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich tapestry of history and heritage by highlighting some of the amazing Black educators who make a difference in students’ lives every day.

Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund Founding Members pose in the atrium of Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business.

The Barton School of Business has finalized the inaugural group for the Erin and Kyle Cummings $500,000 Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). The class consists of 30 students from across the world representing 10 majors.

“This represents the epitome of applied learning. The unmatched experiences and opportunities to invest real money will be a substantial asset, fostering the growth and knowledge of each participant.” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School.

In February, SMIF students will embark on a historic venture, collaboratively investing $250,000 in stocks, bonds and more — the first opportunity of its kind in school history. Guiding and inspiring them will be Paul Attwater, a seasoned industry executive boasting over 40 years of experience in investing and wealth management.

The proceeds from the portfolio will be reinvested into the program, allocating a percentage to bolster Barton School’s student experience and support initiatives aimed at enhancing their success.

KSN has published a feature on Wichita State’s Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, which was initially established for testing COVID-19, and its expansion of services to address gaps in clinical microbiology for rural hospitals in Kansas, offering both training and direct support to improve turnaround time and staffing challenges.

Wichita State’s Information Technology Services (ITS) has recently deployed Jamf Connect for WSU owned Mac devices.

By utilizing this software, Mac users will have the following benefits:

  • After logging into Jamf Connect, it will verify that your login password is current. If not, it will ask to sync/update your password.
  • Users will have access to a live countdown on the number of days remaining before their myWSU password expires.

Visit the ITS Resources website (wichita.edu/jamfconnect) for more information and instructions on how to log into Jamf Connect.

For questions, contact ITS Help Desk at 316-978-4357, option one or email helpdesk@wichita.edu.

Wichita State’s Information Technology Services (ITS) has recently deployed Jamf Connect for WSU owned Mac devices.

By utilizing this software, Mac users will have the following benefits:

  • After logging into Jamf Connect, it will verify that your login password is current. If not, it will ask to sync/update your password.
  • Users will have access to a live countdown on the number of days remaining before their myWSU password expires.

Visit the ITS Resources website (wichita.edu/jamfconnect) for more information and instructions on how to log into Jamf Connect.

For questions, contact ITS Help Desk at 316-978-4357, option one or email helpdesk@wichita.edu.

Prof. Jim Bann) and Dr. Dustin Nevonen standing next to the newly installed 500 MHz Bruker AVANCE NEO nuclear magnetic resonance instrument.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is excited to invite faculty and staff to attend its open-house ceremony to celebrate the successful NSF-MRI award, which allowed for the acquisition and installation of its new 500 MHz Bruker AVANCE NEO Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrument. The event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 on the first floor of McKinley Hall outside of room 115, NMR Facility.

The event is open to the public and will include:

  • Instrument demonstration by Dr. Dustin Nevonen, instrumentation manager
  • Poster presentations involving the new NMR
  • Magnet activities for all ages hosted by Moriah Beck
  • Staff meet-and-greet

There will be food provided. For questions about the event, contact either Dr. Nevonen at dustin.nevonen@wichita.edu or Bann at jim.bann@wichita.edu.